• 3 days ago
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has recorded 10,272 cases of waterborne diseases at temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak as of of Friday (Dec 6).

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the cases include Acute Respiratory Infections, skin infections, Acute Gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, chickenpox, and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD).

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00:00The Malaysian Ministry of Health has recorded over 10,000 cases of waterborne diseases at
00:08temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak as
00:15of Friday.
00:17Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkifli Ahmad said these cases included acute respiratory
00:22infections, skin infections, acute gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, chicken pox and hand, foot
00:30and mouth disease.
00:32He said all reported infectious disease cases at the relief centres are sporadic and under
00:37control.
00:38He also advised the public to remain attentive to directives from authorities and take personal
00:44health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, accidents and injuries.
00:51Individuals are also urged to seek immediate treatment from medical teams at the relief
00:55centres or the nearest healthcare facilities and avoid delaying treatment.
01:01The health minister said this during his visit to the temporary relief centre at Maktabrenda
01:06Sainsmara in Tumpat, Kelantan on Saturday.

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